El Cielo (10085)
Mexico, Central America
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caryophyllales | Mammillaria zublerae | EN | 2018 | A1e | |
| Caryophyllales | Mammillaria melaleuca | EN | 2018 | A1e | |
| Cycadopsida | Ceratozamia kuesteriana | CR | 2018 | A1e | |
| Amphibia | Chiropterotriton cracens | Graceful Splayfoot Salamander | VU | 2023 | A1b, B1 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | Year | IUCN Red List Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Ara militaris | Military Macaw | 2008 | VU |
| Aves | Geothlypis flavovelata | Altamira Yellowthroat | 2008 | VU |
| Aves | Colinus virginianus | Northern Bobwhite | 2008 | NT |
| Aves | Crax rubra | Great Curassow | 2008 | VU |
| Aves | Contopus cooperi | Olive-sided Flycatcher | 2008 | NT |
| Aves | Setophaga chrysoparia | Golden-cheeked Warbler | 2008 | EN |
| Aves | Passerina ciris | Painted Bunting | 2008 | LC |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: El Cielo. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Oct 14, 2025.